Tide notes part 2
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Tides are caused by the combined gravitational forces of the sun and moon on Earth's oceans. There are two types of tides: spring tides that occur during a new or full moon when the sun and moon are aligned, producing the highest high tides and lowest low tides; and neap tides that happen during a first quarter or third quarter moon when the sun and moon are at a right angle, resulting in smaller tidal ranges with higher low tides and lower high tides than normal.
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Tide notes part 2
- 1. Tides
- 2. Different kind of tides Monthly tidal cycle based on Earthsun-moon position Spring & Neap tides
- 3. Moon phase: New or Full Spring Tide moon earth - Sun, Earth, and Moon are all aligned - gravitational force of the moon and sun combine - Highest high tide and lowest low tide - Greatest tidal range sun
- 4. Spring Tide Moon phase: New or Full
- 5. Moon phase: First Quarter or Third Quarter Neap Tide sun earth moon - Sun and Moon are at a right angle (perpendicular) - gravitational force of the moon and sun partially cancel - High tides are lower and Low tides are higher than normal - moderate tidal range
- 6. Neap Tide solar tide partially cancels out lunar tide Moon phase: 1st Quarter & Third Quarter
- 7. Sun and moon effects can be additive or not…
- 8. Draw in the tidal bulges moon sun earth
- 10. moon earth sun